Governors

The Role of the Governing Body

The Governing Body at Larkfields Junior School is comprised of parents, staff, members of the local community and representatives of the Local Authority all acting on a voluntary basis. Each member brings their own set of skills and different perspective to their role as governor.

The Head Teacher, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school. The Governing Body provide a strategic view and act as 'critical friends' who ensure accountability and strive to make sure every child can achieve their full potential.

The three main areas that the Governing Body focus on are:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

Holding the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff

Overseeing the financial performance of the school, ensuring its money is well spent

As well as full meetings of the Governing Body, three times a year, there are also 'Finance and General Purposes' (F&GP) and 'Strategic Development, Pupils, Personnel and Curriculum' (SDPPC) Committees, which deal with those particular aspects of school organisation. The usual period for holding office is four years.